The Good Childcare Guide
20 Jun 07

The Good Childcare Guide is the only comprehensive source of information which will help parents choose the right childcare - for their child and for them.

Written in an easily accessible, parent-to-parent style, the book presents the sometimes-thorny issues surrounding childcare in a straightforward way, making it simple to understand.

There is a myriad of reasons why parents choose to use childcare - from needing to work (40% of mothers now return to work) to wanting some time to themselves.  Whatever the reason, choosing the right childcare is vital.  Parents will have plenty of questions and more factors to consider before being able to make the right choice.

Drawing on the latest research, government policy and expert opinion The Good Childcare Guide is bursting with the facts, information and advice parents need to make an informed decision.  It covers areas such as:

The different types of childcare:
With a detailed breakdown of the many different types of childcare from Granny to Nanny, the book discusses the pros and cons of each type or care, whether it is paid-for or voluntary.

How to choose the right childcare for child and parent:
Using a fiendishly simple yet clever questionnaire parents can hone their options to the choice that really suits everyone involved. Also included is a list of questions to ask each type of carer and things to look out for when visiting prospective childcare facilities.

Why childcare can be a good thing for your child
The book includes a rundown of the latest research and expert opinion about childcare.  It shows that children who attend good quality childcare will be happier, show greater maturity and be less likely to have behavioural problems than those who don’t.

All registered childcare must adhere to the government’s early learning frameworks, which give children the skills to boost to their cognitive and social development, setting them up for a great start to their school life.

Childcare can also be a good thing for parent/child relationships - with many parents reporting that the relationship with their children flourishes when their child has opportunity to engage in activities with other children in good quality care.

How to make the most of childcare
There is plenty of practical advice on how to make the best of childcare including issues like: how to introduce the child, how to leave, how to deal with the separation, building rapport with the carer, giving and getting feedback, and monitoring and encouraging the child’s development at each stage from 0 to 8.

	The Good Childcare Guide
	Author	Hilary Pereira
	Pub Date	8 May 2007
	Price	£9.99
	Publisher	Prentice Hall Life
	ISBN10	0273712632
	ISBN13	9780273712633
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